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Machine learning innovation to develop chemical library

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a machine learning model that can predict reaction outcomes and test new reactions in a blind prospective manner. The model uses statistical robust machine learning models trained on a small number of reactions to provide interpretable chemical reactivity flowcharts.

SourcePurdue University·JournalOrganic Letters·DateNov 18, 2020

Novel computer-assisted chemical synthesis method cuts research time and cost

Researchers at Hokkaido University have successfully synthesized a non-natural fluorinated amino acid using a novel computer-assisted method. The Artificial Force Induced Reaction (AFIR) method predicts feasible reaction pathways, significantly reducing synthesis time and cost, with yields of up to 99.99%.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalChemical Science·DateJun 8, 2020
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Invisible X-rays turn blue

Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a new reaction system that detects X-rays at the highest sensitivity ever recorded using organic molecules. The system can detect even the faintest X-ray levels considered dangerous, making it safer for workers exposed to radiation.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalChemical Science·DateFeb 7, 2020

Software library to serve for faster chemical reaction processing

A new software library CGRtools has been developed to improve chemical reaction processing by predicting reaction characteristics, finding optimal conditions, and detecting errors. The library is rich in functionality, supporting molecules and reactions as objects and offering transparent class inheritance.

SourceKazan Federal University·JournalJournal of Chemical Information and Modeling·DateMay 13, 2019
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Partitioning of porous materials

Scientists have developed a fast and versatile two-in-one synthetic strategy to partition pores in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), resulting in highly efficient adsorbents. The new pore-space-partitioned MOF shows better gas uptakes than unpartitioned materials, particularly for ammonia uptake with high packing density.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateApr 29, 2019

Light-induced modification of a carboxylic acid with an aminocyclopropenone

A team of researchers from Kanazawa University has developed a phototriggered modification reaction of a carboxylic acid using an aminocyclopropenone. The resulting ynamine works as a dehydration agent to connect the carboxylic acid and the amine. Under intense light conditions, another isomeric mixture of three ketones was produced.

SourceKanazawa University·DateDec 12, 2018

New method for hydroboration of alkynes: Radicals induce unusual selectivity

Researchers at Kanazawa University developed a novel method for hydroboration of alkynes utilizing radical chemistry, resulting in the creation of previously inaccessible trans-hydroboration products. This breakthrough enables the synthesis of various bench-stable alkenyl borane compounds that can be converted into drug candidates.

SourceKanazawa University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateAug 30, 2018

When sulfur disappears without trace

Researchers have developed a new synthetic route to 1,4-dicarbonyls, a class of molecules found in natural products, drug targets, and pharmaceuticals. By using sulfoxides, a type of oxidized sulfur compound, they can create multiple isomers selectively.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateAug 16, 2018
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Breaking the bond: To take part or not?

Researchers at University of Innsbruck investigate proton exchange reaction using laser-induced vibration excitation. They find that the laser does not enhance the reaction, but rather amplifies a competing reaction process, highlighting the importance of controlling molecular interactions in chemical reactions.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 6, 2018

RUDN chemists: A new compound will be used against tumors and Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from RUDN University have developed a novel three-component reaction to produce complex heterocyclic compounds with antitumor and anti-Alzheimer's properties. The approach enables the efficient synthesis of these compounds, reducing waste and labor costs, and opens up new possibilities for pharmaceutical applications.

SourceRUDN University·JournalMendeleev Communications·DateNov 9, 2017
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UNIST presents new synthesis method for click chemistry

A new synthetic method has been introduced to obtain novel triazole structures, used in drug production and high-molecule development. The method uses a nickel-catalyzed cycloaddition reaction that proceeds in water and air at room temperature.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 25, 2017

Capturing the acid-base reactions in alcohol

A team of Korean scientists has developed a new framework for understanding acid-base reactions in organic chemistry. The study revealed that hydrogen-bonded clustering plays a critical role in enhancing the reactivity of alcohols and promoting the formation of an effective Brønsted base.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·DateMar 18, 2016
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Northwestern scientists create chemical brain

Researchers connect 250 years of organic chemical knowledge into a giant computer network, optimizing syntheses of drug molecules and identifying suspicious chemical recipes. The Chematica system learns from experience and can test every possible synthesis, finding truly optimal ways to make desired chemicals.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateAug 22, 2012

Scripps Research team proves plausibility of new pathway to life's chemical building blocks

The Scripps Research Institute has proven the plausibility of a new pathway to life's essential sugars called the glyoxylate scenario, potentially pushing past the formose reaction hurdle. This alternative pathway, led by Ramanarayanan Krishnamurthy, reveals efficient conversion of DHF and glyoxylate to ketoses.

SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJan 31, 2012

A bit of boron, a pinch of palladium: One-stop shop for the Suzuki reaction

Researchers developed a practical and general method to synthesize organoboron compounds for Suzuki reactions, improving yields and reducing waste. The new approach enables the creation of diverse organic molecules, including novel drugs and materials.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateAug 1, 2011
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Nobel Prize winner's unfinished symphony

Researchers discovered Robert Burns Woodward's notes on organic superconductors, including original scans of his work, and successfully redrawn compounds using modern techniques. The study sheds light on Woodward's ideas for developing an organic superconductor that operates at room temperature.

SourceElsevier·JournalTetrahedron·DateAug 1, 2011

MIT moves toward greener chemistry

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method for attaching phosphorus to organic compounds using ultraviolet light, eliminating the need for hazardous chlorine. The breakthrough could lead to more sustainable production of industrial chemicals and materials.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateSep 3, 2010

Clean 3-way split observed

Researchers at the University of Southern California have observed a clean three-way split in a molecule for the first time. The study uses a sym-triazine molecule and energizes its electrons to create identical and equally energetic parts.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalScience·DateAug 7, 2008

MIT unraveling secrets of red tide

Researchers at MIT have developed an elegant method to synthesize the lethal components of red tides, shedding light on how algae generate these toxins. The breakthrough could help scientists prevent red tide outbreaks and accelerate the development of cystic fibrosis treatments.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateAug 30, 2007
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Clay material may have acted as 'primordial womb' for first organic molecules

Scientists discovered that clay minerals can protect and promote the formation of organic compounds under extreme conditions. This finding suggests that clays may have acted as a 'primordial womb' for infant molecules, providing shelter and facilitating reactions that led to the production of complex biomolecules.

SourceArizona State University·JournalGeology·DateNov 9, 2005

Beilstein-Institut publishes first issue of new open access journal in organic chemistry

The Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry is a peer-reviewed online journal that covers all aspects of organic chemistry and related disciplines. It invites submissions from organic chemists worldwide, offering efficient refereeing, rapid publication, and high visibility, with no publication charges or copyright restrictions.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBeilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry·DateAug 28, 2005

Launch of Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry

The Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry publishes full research articles on various aspects of organic chemistry. Authors can submit their work online and retain copyright without publication charges.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBeilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry·DateJun 9, 2005

Atmospheric chemist recognized by American Geophysical Union

Roger Atkinson, a leading atmospheric chemist, has been elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union. His pioneering research on atmospheric reactions and photochemical smog has received recognition from various quarters. He has contributed to the development of analytical and experimental methods for researchers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·DateJan 26, 2005
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DNA lends scientists a hand, revealing new chemical reactions

Researchers led by Harvard University's David R. Liu report a highly efficient system for reaction discovery using DNA-templated synthesis, allowing a single researcher to evaluate thousands of potential chemical reactions in just two days. The technique taps the unique assembly power of nucleic acids to address fundamental challenges ...

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·DateSep 29, 2004

Ames Laboratory researchers discover solvent-free organic chemistry

Researchers develop process that combines high-energy ball-milling with metal alloys, producing stable phosphorus ylides and unsaturated hydrocarbons without solvents. The discovery has significant implications for materials science and chemistry, offering a potential solution to disposal problems and environmental risks.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 24, 2002

Detroit researcher receives national award

Martin E. Newcomb studies free radicals in biological processes, revealing radical intermediates form during fleeting steps of reactions that occur extremely quickly. He proposes new mechanisms to solve unknowns in P450 enzyme family's reaction steps using laser light 'timing'.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·DateMar 21, 2000